Shave chocolate into tiny pieces; set aside. In a large saucepan, blend together cream, liqueurs and vanilla and heat until the cream begins to scald; remove from heat. Add the chocolate pieces and whisk for 2 to 3 minutes or until the ganache is satiny and smooth, with no lumps of cream or chocolate. Transfer […]

(Makes about 1 quart.) Combine sugar, wine and water in saucepan and simmer 5 minutes, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Chill. Crush grapes* in processor, then squeeze through cheesecloth to obtain 2 1/2 cups juice. Add grape and lemon juices to syrup. Process in ice cream maker. Arrange kiwi fruit and scoops of sorbet on […]

Melt butter or margarine; add flour and salt. Mix well. Stir in milk gradually; cook over hot water until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Cut chocolate in small pieces; add water; melt over hot water. Add to first mixture with vanilla extract; mix well. Beat egg yolks; stir into chocolate mixture. Beat egg whites […]

–FOR GARNISH– Whipped cream Melon balls or Kiwi slices In top of double boiler, combine egg yolks, 1/3 cup sugar and gelatin. Beat slightly. Stir in Midori. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens slightly. Beat egg whites until frothy. Add 1/4 cup sugar gradually, beating until soft peaks form. Gently fold together yolk mixture, egg […]

Combine first 5 ingredients in blender container. Process on high for 1 minute. Pour into serving dishes. Chill until set. Top with whipped cream.

Melt semisweet chocolate in a bowl or top of a double boiler set over a pan of shimmering water. Gradually add chocolate to marzipan and knead well. If marzipan becomes dry, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of egg white. Flavor with a few drops of peppermint extract. (Note: I use Creme de Cocoa instead)

In medium e safe bowl, combine chhocolate chips and milk. Microwave on MEDIUM (50% power) 1 1/2 minutes stirring every 30 seconds. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla. Pour chocolate inot baked pie crust. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Before serving, stir together strawberries and whipped topping in medium bow. […]

Combine crumbs, butter, sugar and cinnamon, press two-thirds of the mixture into the base of a 1 1/2 quart dish, approximately 8×9 “, chill while preparing filling. Sprinkle gelatin over water and let soak for a few minutes. In a saucepan heat the lemon juice with the rind to a simmer, then pour over gelatin, […]

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Spray bottom of 8-inch springform pan with cooking spray; sprinkle crumbs on bottom of pan. In mixer bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in Eagle Brand until smooth. Add egg whites, egg, ReaLemon and vanilla; mix well. Stir in flour. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 50 to 55 […]

Peel, section and cut oranges and pineapple into bite-size pieces over a large bowl to catch juice. Add apple chunks, grapes, peaches and bananas. Toss lightly to coat fruits with juice. In a jar with a screw-top lid, combine honey, vinegar, chutney and dissolved curry powder. Shake well and pour over fruits. Lightly toss salad […]